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2027 Tulip Festival Tour at a Glance

See the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival without having to plan the drive, parking, garden admission, or the day's route yourself. Shutter Tours provides a full-day guided trip from downtown Seattle with Roozengaarde admission, time in La Conner, local narration, photography help, and tulip-field viewing when bloom conditions allow.

April 9–20, 2027 Current tour dates. More may be added based on bloom timing.
$125.96 Per person, plus tax and booking fees.
7:30 AM Departure from Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St.
4:30–5:00 PM Approximate return to Seattle, depending on traffic.
Included: Round-trip transportation, Roozengaarde admission, local guide narration, photography tips for cameras and smartphones, bottled water, umbrellas, and a first aid kit. Lunch is purchased independently during approximately two hours in La Conner.

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Why Take a Guided Tulip Festival Tour from Seattle?

Leave the Driving to Us

Festival traffic cannot be completely avoided, but you do not have to navigate it, hunt for parking, or plan the route yourself.

Roozengaarde Admission Included

Your garden admission is already part of the tour, so there is no separate ticket to arrange.

Local Timing and Route Knowledge

Your guide can adjust the day when practical for current traffic, crowds, bloom conditions, and available field access.

Two Hours in La Conner

Enjoy lunch, waterfront views, shops, galleries, or simply relax in this historic Skagit Valley town.

Photography Help Included

Our guides share practical composition and camera tips that work with smartphones as well as dedicated cameras.

A Full Spring Day Without the Planning

We handle transportation, garden admission, timing, and route planning so you can focus on the tulips and the experience.

What Guests Say About the Tulip Festival Tour

Past guests often mention the same things we designed this tour around: leaving the driving to someone else, getting useful photography help, and enjoying the pace of a day that includes both the tulips and La Conner.

★★★★★

Leave the Driving to Someone Else

A Seattle-area guest said traffic and parking had kept them from making the trip on their own. Taking the Shutter Tours bus let them relax on the way north and again on the ride home after a full day in the valley.

Tripadvisor guest review

★★★★★

Photography Help That Actually Helps

Guests regularly mention the photography tips as part of the experience, including practical advice for photographing the tulips and help taking better photos of the people they are traveling with.

Tulip Festival guest reviews

★★★★★

La Conner + Tulips Made a Great Day

Guests have praised the combination of Roozengaarde, time in La Conner for lunch and browsing, a comfortable ride, and a pace that gives them time to enjoy the day instead of rushing from stop to stop.

Tripadvisor guest review

Who Is This Tulip Festival Tour Perfect For?

  • Seattle visitors without a rental car who want an easy day trip to the Skagit Valley.
  • Seattle locals who would rather relax than drive through busy festival traffic and search for parking.
  • First-time Tulip Festival visitors who want someone else to handle the timing, route, and logistics.
  • Photography lovers using anything from a smartphone to a dedicated camera.
  • Couples, families, friends, and solo travelers looking for a full spring day out.
  • Garden and flower lovers who want Roozengaarde plus time in La Conner.
Mobility note: Roozengaarde is a working farm. Garden and field surfaces can include gravel, grass, soil, and muddy areas depending on recent weather. Walking is self-paced, but guests with mobility concerns should review the accessibility FAQ below or call us before booking.
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Shutter Tours and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Shutter Tours is a Seattle-based tour company offering guided day trips to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington. We have been a proud sponsor of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival since 2012.

Because bloom timing, field access, traffic, and crowds can change throughout April, our guides use current local information to help shape the day around the best available viewing opportunities.

Our tours go beyond transportation. Your guide shares stories about the Skagit Valley, local agriculture, the tulip-growing industry, and the festival while also offering practical photography tips.

Watch our Tulip Festival video on YouTube.

2027 Tulip Festival Tour Itinerary

The exact order of stops may change based on traffic, bloom conditions, field access, and crowd levels.

Shutter Tours mini coach traveling to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Seattle Departure

Depart the Hyatt Regency Seattle at 7:30 AM and travel north through farmland into the Skagit Valley. On clear days, Mount Baker provides a dramatic backdrop.

Along the way, your guide shares stories about the region, agriculture, local history, and the tulip-growing industry.

Roozengaarde display gardens during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Roozengaarde

Visit Roozengaarde's colorful display gardens and tulip fields. The garden features many tulip varieties along with other spring flowers.

Roozengaarde admission is included in your Shutter Tours ticket.

Historic waterfront in La Conner, Washington
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La Conner, Washington

Spend approximately two hours in historic La Conner for lunch, shopping, waterfront views, galleries, and independent exploration.

Your guide can point out current dining options and local favorites before you arrive.

Colorful tulip fields near Mount Vernon in the Skagit Valley
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Skagit Valley Tulip Fields

When bloom conditions and grower access allow, we stop at a large tulip field for another opportunity to experience and photograph broad rows of color outside the formal display garden.

Field locations and access can change during the festival, so this stop depends on current conditions.

Snow geese in the Skagit Valley near Mount Vernon, Washington
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Snow Geese When Available

Depending on migration timing and where the birds are feeding, there may be an opportunity to see large flocks of snow geese in the Skagit Valley.

Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Illustration showing how tulip bloom, weather, traffic, field access, and wildlife can affect the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival route
Flexible by Design

Why the Exact Route Can Change

Tulip bloom, field access, traffic, crowd levels, and wildlife are all dynamic. Keeping some flexibility in the itinerary lets your guide work with the conditions in the valley instead of forcing the day into a rigid schedule.

2027 Tulip Festival Tour FAQs

What are the dates for the 2027 tours?
Our current booking dates are April 9 through April 20, 2027. Additional dates may be added based on tulip bloom timing.
How much does the tour cost?
The tour is $125.96 per person plus tax and booking fees.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from the Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St., Seattle, at 7:30 AM.
Do you offer hotel pickups?
Pickup is offered only at the Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St., Seattle.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes round-trip transportation from Seattle, Roozengaarde admission, local guide narration, photography tips for cameras and smartphones, bottled water, umbrellas, and a first aid kit.
Is Roozengaarde admission included?
Yes. Roozengaarde admission is included in the tour price.
Will children enjoy this tour?
Children are welcome. Due to the popularity of the tour, all participants pay the same price. Car seats for infants are not provided, but you may bring your own. Please inform us in advance so we can plan the seating arrangement.
When is the best time to see the tulips?
Bloom timing varies by tulip variety and weather. We coordinate with local growers to schedule tours for strong viewing opportunities, but exact field conditions are controlled by nature.
Is this a good way to visit the Tulip Festival without a car?
Yes. The tour provides round-trip transportation from downtown Seattle and handles the route planning, driving, parking, and included Roozengaarde admission.
How much walking is involved?
Walking is self-paced at Roozengaarde and during the approximately two-hour stop in La Conner. Roozengaarde is a working farm, so surfaces may include gravel, grass, soil, and muddy areas depending on recent weather.
Are the photography tips useful if I only use my phone?
Absolutely. Our guides share photography ideas that work with smartphones as well as dedicated cameras, including composition, perspective, panoramic techniques, and ways to make the most of the color in the gardens and fields.
Does the tour avoid Tulip Festival traffic?
Festival traffic can never be completely avoided, especially on popular April dates. The advantage is that you do not have to drive, find parking, or plan the route yourself.
What should I wear to the Tulip Festival?
Dress in layers and bring footwear that can handle gravel, grass, and potentially muddy farm paths. We carry umbrellas on the bus for guest use.
Are the tours refundable?
Refunds are available up to 72 hours before your tour date. Cancellation requests made with less than 72 hours' notice are non-refundable.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included. You will have approximately two hours in La Conner, where you can choose from local restaurants.
How long is the tour?
The tour departs the Hyatt Regency Seattle at 7:30 AM and returns between approximately 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM, depending on traffic.
Why does the tour no longer stop at two tulip farms?
For 2027, the itinerary focuses on Roozengaarde, La Conner, and an additional tulip-field opportunity when bloom conditions and grower access allow. This gives our guides more flexibility to work with current conditions.
Can you accommodate wheelchairs and walkers?
We can transport foldable wheelchairs and walkers for ambulatory passengers who can board the bus with minimal assistance. Motorized wheelchairs cannot be accommodated because our buses do not have ramps. Roozengaarde is a working farm with gravel, grass, soil, and field pathways that may be muddy or more difficult to navigate after rain. Please call 425-516-8838 before booking if you would like to discuss your specific mobility needs.

Plan for the Bloom

Skagit Valley Tulip Bloom Map

Bloom conditions change throughout the festival. Use the Washington Bulb Company bloom map to see current field conditions.

Skagit Valley tulip and daffodil bloom map for Mount Vernon, Washington

Watch the Tour Experience

More From the Tulip Festival

What Is Included in Your 2027 Tulip Festival Tour?

  • Round-trip transportation from downtown Seattle
  • Admission to Roozengaarde
  • Local guide narration about the Skagit Valley and tulip-growing industry
  • Photography tips for cameras and smartphones
  • Approximately two hours in La Conner
  • Tulip-field stop when bloom conditions and field access allow
  • Snow geese viewing when migration timing and location allow
  • Bottled water
  • Umbrellas
  • First aid kit

Lunch is not included. Guests purchase lunch independently during the approximately two-hour stop in La Conner.

Ready for Tulip Season?

Book your 2027 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival day trip from Seattle and let us handle the driving, parking, admission, and route planning.

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Questions or sold-out date? Call 425-516-8838.